Imagine buying just three flowers and creating an arrangement so lovely that it almost transcends the beauty of nature. Welcome to ikebana, a Japanese style of flower arrangement that has deep ...

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To preserve the architectural finishes of the Chapel, the only floral decorations permitted are altar table arrangements. Bows may be attached to pews with ribbons, but not with wire. Helium balloons ...

Pope Francis walks past flowers as he leaves Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 20, 2014. (Credit: CNS photo/Paul Haring.) Listen VATICAN CITY — Of the many traditions and ...

Ikebana is a Japanese word that translates to ‘ way of flowers’. It is a traditional form of art that arranges flowers and other natural elements beautifully. Ikebana is more than just putting flowers ...

There are over a thousand different schools under the ancient Japanese floral art of Ikebana. One is Sogetsu, which has more than 200 branches and study groups around the world, including the ...